Paramedic Instructor

The Paramedic Instructor is 12-month faculty that assists in planning, coordinating, managing, and evaluating the activities of the department in accordance with the NWCC and MCCB guidelines.  This position reports to the Director of Emergency Technology and the Dean of Health Sciences. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree
• Valid work experience in the area of instruction
• Minimum of two years of work experience in the area of instruction in the last 5 years.
• Must hold and maintain a valid EMT/Paramedic certification
• Obtain and maintain accreditation requirements for the program
• Administrative and communication skills required
• Unencumbered current license to practice in Mississippi
• Acceptable criminal history background check.
• Leadership, management, and/or administrative experience in the discipline of emergency medical services.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assist in planning, coordinating, managing, and evaluating the activities of the department in accordance with the NWCC and MCCB guidelines.
2. Participates in curriculum development, review, and revision.
3. Assist in the admission and selection process to insure it is fair and transparent.
4. Implements strategies for valid reliable testing and student success.
5. Actively pursues measures to seek full program accreditation.
6. Plan class schedules for the department and enters them into Campus Key for each term.
7. Reviews and revises the policies and procedures of the department in accordance with the policies and procedures of the School of Health Sciences.
8. Updates the NWCC Bulletin. Emergency Medical Services Program website, Emergency Medical Services Program brochure, and any other publication.
9. Calculates reports and monitors the program outcomes--- pass rate, employer satisfaction, graduate satisfaction, employment rates)
10. Coordinates recruiting for the Emergency Medical Services Program in cooperation with the NW recruiters.
11. Attends high school career activities for recruiting when requested. 
12. Provides academic advisement for Emergency Medical Services Program students.
13. Delivers course instruction and plans evaluative measures. 
14. Initiates and/or reviews contracts between healthcare institutions.
15. Communicates effectively with the administration of health care institutions, community, groups, and state, regional and national agencies.
16. Contributes to the department budget, and monitors expenditures, to insure the department stays within the budget.
17. Contributes to all textbook selections that are made.
18. Participates in NWCC committees as assigned.
19. Acts decisively and with fairness when dealing with faculty, staff, and students.
20. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Director of Emergency Medical Technology and the Dean for Health Sciences.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems. 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 
• Experience using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and Internet use. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the general public. 
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team. 
• Must be a “quick study” to quickly grasp and retain knowledge of policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student services that a prospective or current student may utilize. 
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to interact with a wide range of diverse individuals. 
• Flexible schedule is required to meet department needs, as some evenings, weekends, and extended hours may be required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the Surgical Technology Instructor regularly required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods 
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students 
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION

To apply, interested candidates should attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu 
• Resume or CV
• Copies of all relevant certifications and licenses
• Three Professional References (Name, Organization, Phone Number, and Email)

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.” 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action 

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu. 

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.